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Director Intensive ESL Program

The Career English Language Center for International Students (CELCIS) at Western Michigan University was founded in 1975 and is fully accredited. Its 10 faculty specialists and 6 tenured master faculty specialists hold advanced degrees in ESL and/or applied linguistics. CELCIS is one of two intensive English programs in Michigan accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) and University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP). CELCIS enrolls more than 100 students per term.

Under the direction of the Dean of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, this position manages the daily operations of CELCIS and 2 EAP bridge courses, English 3600/3610. Recruits and oversees preparation of international students for study at the University.

Major Duties:
Work closely with the Dean, Senior Institute Staff and CELCIS faculty to expand the programs offered through CELCIS to serve/meet the needs of a wider range of international students in keeping with the expanding scope of Western Michigan’s global and international programs. Recruit international students for the University and CELCIS. Represent CELCIS and the University effectively in external and internal relations. Meet the needs of international CELCIS students regarding curriculum and student services. Plan, budget, and manage the program’s finances. Provide leadership to Language Specialists and staff. Supervise faculty and staff, including all employment decisions and evaluation.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in TESL, Applied Linguistics or related field required, Ph.D. preferred (tenure negotiable for suitable candidate). Ten years’ experience teaching ESL to non-native speakers in a post secondary educational setting. Demonstrated experience in university intensive English program development, curriculum development, international student recruitment, management and supervision. Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire and evaluate instructional staff.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm in order to apply.

Screening interviews will be conducted at the TESOL conference in Denver March 25-28, 2009.